The magnetic resonance of the East Coast’s music scene is once again rejuvenated, this time by the soundscape of barnacle boi, known offstage as Ian Oliver. With the release of “Love Hotel”, barnacle boi not only establishes a new pinnacle in the ‘wave’ genre but tantalizingly sets the stage for the forthcoming INTROSPECT EP.
The tracks within “Love Hotel” are a spectral journey, rife with trippy undertones and the emblematic flair of barnacle boi. The vocals lament with a eeriness, backed by carefully sculpted percussion, the soft flow of hi-hats, and an engulfing bass, infused with a neo-futuristic twist. It’s a track that seems less of our world and more of a dreamlike state.
While “Love Hotel” marks his debut with a label, barnacle boi is no stranger to the limelight. His meteoric ascent in festival line-ups — from Imagine Fest to Sound Haven — has etched his name as a staple in music festivals. Atlanta’s can also eagerly await his live sets at DEF.
barnacle boi chronicles a story of unyielding commitment and talent. His deep-rooted connection with emotions and atmospheric trap nuances emanate from his Denver days. His remixes, like that of tAtU’s “All The Things She Said”, are classics of sort that many know him by. With commendations from figures like Alice Glass and Finn Wolfhard, barnacle boi’s brilliance remains unmissable.
As the world awaits INTROSPECT’s full 6-song reveal, “Love Hotel” assures us that this is just the prologue to barnacle boi’s adventure he invites us to go on.
